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Côte d'Ivoire passport to Sri Lanka
Côte d'Ivoire passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Sri Lanka lets 193 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Côte d'Ivoire is not one of them.
- Côte d'Ivoire passports get “Visa required” at 95 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Sri Lanka passports get “eTA” in Côte d'Ivoire.
Nearby passports travelling to Sri Lanka
Open to Côte d'Ivoire passports near Sri Lanka
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Côte d'IvoireSri Lanka- Typical duration
- 13.9 hours
- From
- ABJ · ASK · BYK
- To
- CMB · HRI · RML
Usual hubs
France · 18.9 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Côte d'Ivoire
Country profile
Capital
Yamoussoukro
Population
29.4 million
Area
322,460 km²
Currency
West African CFA franc XOF
Languages
French
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
2.9 million · 2024
Migrant share
9%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Akan38%
- Voltaique or Gur22%
- Northern Mande22%
- Kru9.1%
- Southern Mande8.6%
- other0.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Sri Lanka
Country profile
Capital
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Population
21.8 million
Area
65,610 km²
Currency
Sri Lankan rupee LKR
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil
Time zone
UTC+05:30
Foreign-born
40,698 · 2024
Migrant share
0.2%
Ethnic groups · 2012
- Sinhalese74.9%
- Sri Lankan Tamil11.2%
- Sri Lankan Moors9.2%
- Indian Tamil4.2%
- other0.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type D
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+94
Airports
CMB · HRI · RML · JAF
Highlights
- Sigiriya
- Temple of the Tooth
- Galle Fort
- Trincomalee
Côte d'Ivoire · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Côte d'Ivoire passport need a visa for Sri Lanka?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Sri Lanka immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Sri Lanka typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Sri Lanka mission.
What about a Sri Lanka passport entering Côte d'Ivoire?
The reverse result is “eTA”.
How do you apply for Sri Lanka as a visitor?
ETA：Often 30 days。Apply at eta.gov.lk before boarding; the stamp is issued on arrival.